1.Guizhi-Fuling Pill combined with conventional western medicine therapy for diabetic peripheral neuropathy
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2017;39(1):22-25
Objective To evaluate the therapeutic effect ofGuizhi-Fuling Pill combined with conventional western medicine therapy for diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN).Methods A total of 78 patients with DNP were randomly divided into treatment group (40 patients) and control group (38 patients).The patients in the control group were administrated with mecobalamin on the basis of conventional treatment. In addition to the therapy of control group,patients in treatment group were givenGuizhi-Fuling Pill. The patients in both groups were treated for 2 weeks.The level of homocysteine (Hcy) and sensory nerve conduction velocity (SNCV) and motor nerve conduction velocity (MNCV) in both groups were measured. Toronto clinical scoring system (TCSS) was used to evaluate the curative effect.Results The total effect rate in the treatment group was significantly higher than that in the control group (95.0%vs. 76.3%;χ2=5.616,P=0.018). After treatment, the MNCV of common peroneal nerve (46.1 ± 6.3 m/svs.42.5 ± 5.5 m/s;t=2.734,P<0.01 ), MNCV of median nerve (49.8 ± 5.2 m/svs.46.3 ± 5.9 m/s;t=2.607,P<0.05 ), SNCV of common peroneal nerve (38.5 ± 4.6 m/s vs. 35.4 ± 4.3 m/s;t=3.105,P<0.05 ), SNCV of median nerve (45.3 ± 5.2 m/svs. 42.3 ± 4.8 m/s;t=2.627, P<0.05 ) in the treatment group were significantly increased than those in the control group. The integral of TCSS (5.3 ± 3.1vs. 7.2 ± 2.9;t=2.823,P<0.01) and the level of Hcy (13.3 ± 3.2 μmol/Lvs. 17.1 ± 3.4 μmol/L;t=5.178, P<0.05) were significantly lower in treatment group than those in control group (P<0.05).Conclusions The Guizhi-Fuling Pill combined with conventional western medicine therapy could improve MNCV and SNCV and reduce the level of Hcy and improve the clinical effect.
2.Anticoagulant therapeutic effect on intracranial venous sinus thrombosis
Zhi CHU ; Baoai WANG ; Rong KENG
Chinese Journal of cardiovascular Rehabilitation Medicine 2015;24(1):33-36
Objective:To explore the therapeutic effects of different anticoagulant therapies on intracranial venous si-nus thrombosis.Methods:A total of 150 patients with intracranial venous sinus thrombosis in our hospital from Jan 2011 to Jun 2013 were selected.According to random number method,they were divided into low molecular weight heparin (LMWH)group (n=50),unfractionated heparin group (UFH group,n=50)and interventional thrombol-ysis group (n=50,received interventional thrombolysis,patients received LMWH anticoagulant therapy after their conditions were stable).Therapeutic effects and incidences of complications were observed and compared among three groups.Results:After three-month treatment,total effective rate of interventional thrombolysis group was significantly higher than those of LMWH group and UFH group (98% vs.82.0% vs.72.0%),P <0.05 or <0.01;compared with LMWH group and UFH group,there were significant reductions in Rankin scale (mRS)score [(1.3 ±0.3)scores,(1.6±0.4)scores vs.(1.0±0.2)scores]and incidence rate of adverse reactions (16.0%,18.0%vs.4.0%)in interventional thrombolysis group (P <0.05 or <0.01),and there were no significant difference be-tween LMWH group and UFH group (P >0.05).Conclusion:Anticoagulant therapeutic effect of LMWH is better than that of UFH,but pure anticoagulant therapy cannot relieve patient′s condition completely.Interventional thrombolysis combined anticoagulant therapy possess good therapeutic effect,which is worthy of extension in clinic.
3.Effect and superiority of the application of total glucosides of white peony,combined with methotrexate and sulfasalazine in the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis
Zhaozhi DENG ; Xueying YE ; Qiusheng ZHONG ; Yueqin WU ; Weihua WANG ; Baoai WANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2005;9(27):236-238
BACKGROUND: Total glucosides of paeony, effective component extracted from peony, has good inflammatory and analgesic effect. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the curative effect and side effect of total glucosides of paeony combined with methotrexate and sulfasalazine in the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis. DESIGN: Randomized and controlled observation SETTING: Department of Rheumatology , Guangdong Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine PARTICIPANTS: Totally 80 inpatients with ankylosing spondylitis hospitalized in the Clinic of Department of Rheumatology, Guangdong Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine from June 2003 to April 2004 were involved. The patients were randomly divided into 2 groups with 40 patients in each group. Informed consent was obtained. METHODS: Experimental group: 2 capsules of total glucosides of peony was taken orally, three times per day; methotrexate 10 mg/time, once per week; sulfasalazine 0.5 g/time, three times per day. Control group:methotrexate and sulfasalazine were taken orally and the dosage and method were the same as those in the experimental group. Two groups all used the same NSAID (Nimesulide) , 0.1 g/time, twice per day. The period of the treatment was 3 months. Evaluation of spinal column function and laboratory examination was performed before treatment and 4, 8 and 12 weeks after treatment. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Primary outcomes: Bath ankylosing spondylitis activity index, Bath ankylosing spondylitis function index [1-2],duration of morning stiffness, systemic pain and spinal pain on a four point Likert scale, overall assessment of patient and physician on a four point scale. Secondary outcomes: ①erythrocyte sedimentation, C-reaction protein,Schober test, chest expansion, Occiput to wall distance and finger to floor distance.② Adverse events and side effects. RESULTS: The observation of 38 patients in the experiemtnal group and 37 patients in the control group was completed. ①Result of Bath ankylosing spondylitis activity index, Bath ankylosing spondylitis function index,duration of morning stiffness, pain and spinal pain on a four point Likert scale, overall assessment of patient and physician on a four point scale:The indices at week 4, 8 and 12 werevmore significantly decreased than those before treatment in each group (P < 0.05); the Bath ankylosing spondylitis activity index, pain and spinal pain on a four point Likert scale,overall assessment of patient and physician on a four point scale at week 4and all the indices at week 8 and 12 were more significantly decreased than those in the control group (P < 0.05). ② Evaluation result of Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and C reaction protein, Schober test, chest expansion , occiput to wall distance and finger to floor distance: Each index at week 4, 8 and 12 in the experimental group were significantly decreased than those before treatment (P < 0.05), those at week 8 and 12 in the control group were more significantly decreased than those before treatment (P < 0.05). ESR , C reactive protein (CRP) , chest expansion and finger to floor distance at week 12 in the control group were more significantly decreased . ③ Adverse events and side effects: All adverse reactions occurred transiently during the course of disease in the two groups. Undisposed or after having taken live-protective medicine, all patients recovered.Drug was not withdrawn in any case.The incidence of adverse reaction in the experimental group was lower than that in the control group [10% (3/30),57%(17/30) ,P < 0.05]. CONCLUSION: Combination of total glucosides of paeony, methotrexate and sulfasalazine has an enhanced effect and better safety without special adverse reaction in the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis.
4.Arthroscopic reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament using multi-strands of hamstring tendons
Yong DING ; Yunsheng HU ; Yucai WANG ; Siguo SUN ; Bo LIAO ; Zhao LI ; Lequn SHAN ; Yan CHEN ; Baoai MA
Journal of Chinese Physician 2008;10(6):752-754
Objective To investigate the clinical effect of arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament(ACL) reconstruction using autologous multi-strands of hamstring tendon.Method From May 2002 to Dec.2006,arthroscopic reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament using multi-strands of hamstring tendon was performed on 39 patients.Among them,28 cases were followed up for 7 to 48 months(average 13.5±2.3 months).Result The median Lysholm knee score was improved from 47.3±3.6 to 91.3±2.9 after operation.Conclusion Arthruscopic reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament using muhi-strands of hamstring tendons is a good alternative method with minimal invasion and convenient tendon harvesting and fewer complication and reliable clinical effect.
5.Relationship between 24 hour movement behavior and obesity indicators in children and adolescents
WANG Rongjia, WU Baoai, GAO Yanhui,LI Hongjuan, ZHANG Ting
Chinese Journal of School Health 2023;44(1):28-31
Objective:
The method of compositional data analysis was used to explore the relationship between 24 hour movement behavior and obesity indicators, and to examine the difference of quantitative effect on obesity indicators when one behavior replaced another behavior, so as to provide specific movement behavior advice for weight control in children and adolescents.
Methods:
In June 2021, 231 students from eight classes in a primary school and a middle school in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province were voluntarily recruited by using random cluster sampling. ActiGraph GT3X+ accelerometer was used to measure 24 hour movement behavior and Inbody J20 body composition analyzer was used to measure body composition. The relationship between each component and obesity indicators was analyzed by compositional multivariate linear regression model. In addition, 30 minutes of one behavior was used to replace another behavior to predict the effect difference of the outcomes.
Results:
After adjusting for covariates such as height, weight, age, and sex, compared with time spent in sedentary behavior(SB), sleep (SLP) and light physical activity (LPA), time spent on moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) was positively correlated with fat free mass index (FFMI) ( β= 0.40, P <0.05), negatively correlated with waist circumference (WC) ( β=-2.50, P <0.05) and waist hip ratio (WHR) ( β= -0.04 , P <0.05). Compared with SB, SLP and MVPA, time spent on LPA was positively correlated with WHR ( β=0.06, P < 0.05 ). If MVPA of 30 min/d replaces SLP, SB, and LPA respectively, WC and WHR decrease 1.10,1.10,1.34 cm and 0.02, 0.02 ,0.02 respectively, and FFMI increases 0.19,0.19,0.15 kg/m 2 respectively.
Conclusion
In 24 h movement behavior, with consistent level of sedentary behavior, sleep or low intensity movement behavior, maintaining a high level of MVPA and replacing sedentary with active activities are crucial for optimal abdominal fat and fat free mass in children and adolescents.